Social Worker - Subacute

Eastern Health; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading public health service in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Grade 2 Social Worker to deliver high-quality care through collaboration with dynamic teams. The role involves using proficient clinical skills and participating in multidisciplinary teams to ensure excellent patient outcomes. Candidates should hold relevant tertiary qualifications and possess strong communication skills. Attractive employee benefits and flexibility are included in this part-time position.

Benefits

Mentor and Shadowing program

Study and professional development leave

Flexible working hours

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance program

Qualifications

• Eligibility for membership of the AASW.
• Previous bed-based Social Work experience.
• Evidence of current CPE as per AASW requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care to clients using proficient clinical skills.
• Demonstrate professional leadership within the Social Work service.
• Participate proactively in multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Social Work experience

Effective communication

Commitment to high quality care

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Social Work

Job description

Generous salary + super + salary packaging

• 9 month fixed term part-time | 3 days a week | New innovative role
• Expand your clinical expertise through a diverse caseload & professional development
• Maintain a good work-life balance | Opportunities for flexible work arrangements
• Access Fitness Passport | Employee Assistance Programs | Career development

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne's largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is "Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts". This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Grade 2 social worker who is keen to work with dynamic teams that promote best practice and great patient outcomes in all clinical areas.

The Grade 2 Social Worker is required to provide high quality care to clients through the predominantly autonomous use of proficient clinical skills, effective communication, and to demonstrate developing professional leadership through proactive participation within the Social Work service and multi and/ or interdisciplinary teams.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in Social Work and eligibility for membership of the AASW
• Previous bed-based Social Work experience
• Evidence of current CPE, as per AASW requirements
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• The ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team and also work autonomously as required

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits.

• Mentor and Shadowing program
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
• Study and professional development leave
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability - within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency applications